Tesla to inaugurate maiden charging station in India on August 4

The Tesla charging station will be located in Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC). (Image - Reuters/Sam Mircovich)

Tesla will inaugurate its first charging station in India on August 4, choosing Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) as the launch site. This initiative marks a major development for Tesla as it begins rolling out its own electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure in the country.

The new charging facility will be equipped with four V4 Supercharging units, each capable of delivering rapid charging speeds of up to 250kW. These superchargers will be accessible to customers at a rate of Rs 24 per kWh, making them among the fastest and most efficient public EV chargers currently available in India.

In addition to the superchargers, the station will offer destination chargers that supply a consistent 11kW charge, priced at Rs 14 per kWh. These slower chargers are intended for users looking for convenient, longer-duration charging while parked.

Tesla's charging station launch follows the introduction of the Model Y rear-wheel-drive (RWD) in India on July 15. On the same day, the US-based carmaker also activated its official India website, allowing users to initiate bookings. For now, the electric SUV is available for registration only in Delhi, Gurugram and Mumbai.

The entry-level standard RWD variant of the Model Y is priced at Rs 59.89 lakh (ex-showroom), while the Long Range RWD variant is available at Rs 67.89 lakh (ex-showroom). Deliveries for both versions are expected to begin in the third quarter of 2025.

The pricing for the Model Y in India is considerably steeper than in global markets, primarily due to high import duties that almost double the vehicle's cost compared to other countries.

In terms of driving range, the standard RWD version is rated to cover 500km on a single full charge. The Long Range RWD model extends this capability, offering an estimated 622km before requiring a recharge.

When it comes to acceleration, the Model Y RWD can sprint from zero to 100kmph in 5.9 seconds. The Long Range RWD variant is slightly quicker, achieving the same in 5.6 seconds. Both variants share a top speed of 201kmph.